Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (Contemporary cardiology) with CD-ROM

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) is a rapidly evolving tool for cardiovascular diagnosis, and is becoming increasingly important in guiding cardiovascular interventions. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging presents a state-of-the-art compilation of expert contributions to the field, each examining normal and pathologic anatomy of the cardiovascular system as assessed by magnetic resonance imaging. Functional techniques such as myocardial perfusion imaging and assessment of flow velocity are emphasized, along with the exciting areas of artherosclerosis plaque imaging and targeted magnetic resonance imaging. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging represents a multi-disciplinary approach to the field, with contributions from experts in cardiology, radiology, physics, engineering, physiology and biochemistry and offers new directions in noninvasive imaging.

1 Physics in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2 Clinical Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques. 3 Normal Cardiac and Thoracic Anatomy . 4 Normal Left and Right Ventricular Volume and Function . 5 Quantitative MRI Techniques in Regional Myocardial Function. 6 Clinical Assessment of Regional left Ventricular Function . 7 Myocardial Perfusion Techniques . 8 Assessment of Blood Flow Velocity. 9 Fast Imaging Techniques. 10 Contrast Agents for Cardiovascular MRI. 11 Safety and Monitoring in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 12 Assessment of Left Ventricular Systolic Function by CMR. 13 Acute Myocardial infarction and post infarction remodeling. 14 Stress Cine CMR . 15 Clinical Applications of CMR Myocardial Perfusion. 16 Coronary Magnetic Resonance Angiography - Techniques and Clinical Results. 17 Myocardial Viability. 18 Nuclear Scintigraphy vs. CMR. 19 Assessment of the Cardiomyopathies and CardiacTransplantation by CMR. 20 Clinical Assessment of Diastolic Function by CMR. 21 CMR Assessment of Cardiac Masses. 22 Advanced Imaging of Pericardial Diseases . 23 Assessment of Valvular Heart Diseases . 24 Assessment of Simple Congenital Heart Disease. 25 Assessment of Complex Congenital Heart Disease. 26 Magnetic Resonance Angiography of the Aorta and the Peripheral Vessels. 27 Pulmonary Vein Assessment Before and After Ablation . 28 Atherosclerotic Plaque Imaging. 29 Targeted MR Imaging in Cardiovascular Diseases . 30 Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. 31 Assessment of the Arterial Elasticity by CMR. 32 Interventional CMR.

From the reviews:"The aim of the book Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging is to provide information on the technology and clinical applications of this type of noninvasive imaging for assessing cardiac disease. Part of the 'Contemporary Cardiology' series, the 780-page resource is targeted to cardiologists, radiologists, primary care physicians and MRI technologists, and others who are interested in the technique. ... The physics of the cardiac MRI is discussed as well as safety and monitoring." (Raymond Y. Kwong, Biophotonics International, March, 2008)"I thoroughly enjoyed Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Although primarily a textbook for cardiologists and radiologists, radiologic technologists can benefit greatly from this interesting book. The included DVD brings the text to life. ... It is both informative and entertaining. This book is an extremely good deal for the price. ... I highly recommend it for the department library. As we find more and more uses for MR, being knowledgeable in present and future developments will prepare technologists for changes that are coming." (Connie McCready, Radiologic Technology, Vol. 79 (5), May/June, 2008)"This comprehensive book provides a strong foundation in the basic principles of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). ... is intended as a practical introductory resource for those beginning to learn about cardiovascular MRI. ... aimed at clinical cardiologists and radiologists as well as postgraduate fellows with an interest in cardiovascular MRI research. ... A DVD that accompanies the book includes many clinical case presentations. ... a well designed reference for any physician or researcher working with cardiovascular MRI." (Wade Bolton May, Doody's Review Service, July, 2008)"Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging is an outstanding book created by the contribution of international authors from different disciplines. ... Each of the 32 chapters contains a large number of up-to-date refer